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Sargunanatheswarar Temple




Sargunanatheswarar Temple is located at Tiruidumbavanam in Tiruvarur District. It is 14 km southwest of Tirutturaippundi. The temple has a Rajagopuram with a vimana. To the front of the temple is the sacred tank, Brahma Teertham. There are several carved stone pillars in the temple premises. It is believed that Bhima, the character in the Mahabharata, created the temple tank. The main festival of the temple is the annual Brahmotsavam celebrated in the month of Vaikasi (May-June). Other festivals include Aani Tirumanjanam, Kartikai Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Thai Poosam, Navratri, Aadi Pooram, and Skanda Sashti.



Updated on 9th October, 2005
District: Tiruvarur

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